Question 1

Which of the following therapies utilizes the principles of conduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Cold pack. 
B) Whirlpool. 
C) Heat lamp. 
D) Sweating. 
A) Cold pack. 
B) Whirlpool. 
C) Heat lamp. 
D) Sweating. A

Question 2

What is the initial action if a prepackaged cold pack is punctured when coming into contact with the client's skin?

Accepted Answer

Flush skin with water,as the chemicals in the pack can burn the skin.

Question 3

Tepid sponging reduces heat by the process of

Accepted Answer

A) convection. 
B) radiation. 
C) conduction. 
D) evaporation. 
A) convection. 
B) radiation. 
C) conduction. 
D) evaporation. D

Question 4

Heat conservation is accomplished by

Accepted Answer

A) Shivering. 
B) Vessel constriction. 
C) Nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D) Peripheral vasodilation. 
A) Shivering. 
B) Vessel constriction. 
C) Nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D) Peripheral vasodilation.

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Conduction
Euthermia
Evaporation
Radiation
Convection

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Normal body temperature and Transfer of heat is...

Question 6

Which of the following would be an indication for local heat therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute inflammation. 
B) Muscle soreness. 
C) Vascular insufficiency. 
D) Open wound. 
A) Acute inflammation. 
B) Muscle soreness. 
C) Vascular insufficiency. 
D) Open wound.

Question 7

Should the client develop mottling or blistering during a local heat application the nurse should

Accepted Answer

A) Administer an antipyretic. 
B) Expect these as normal responses. 
C) Discontinue the therapy and apply a cool pack. 
D) Dress and elevate the affected area. 
A) Administer an antipyretic. 
B) Expect these as normal responses. 
C) Discontinue the therapy and apply a cool pack. 
D) Dress and elevate the affected area.

Question 8

The body's thermostat is located in which part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body's thermostat is located in which...

Question 9

List three factors that contribute to body heat production.
a.______________
b.______________
c.______________

Accepted Answer

a.Metabolism.
b.Exer

Question 10

The most effective mechanism for heat loss is

Accepted Answer

A) Evaporation. 
B) Shivering. 
C) Decreased metabolic activity. 
D) Vasoconstriction. 
A) Evaporation. 
B) Shivering. 
C) Decreased metabolic activity. 
D) Vasoconstriction.

Question 11

The benefits of local heat and cold therapies last only as long as the therapy is applied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding fever and hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

A) Fever is a regulated response. 
B) Hyperthermia is a regulated response. 
C) Fever is an unregulated response. 
D) Antipyretics are indicated for both. 
A) Fever is a regulated response. 
B) Hyperthermia is a regulated response. 
C) Fever is an unregulated response. 
D) Antipyretics are indicated for both.

Question 13

Active external rewarming of the hypothermic client may result in

Accepted Answer

A) shivering. 
B) hyperthermia. 
C) metabolic acidosis. 
D) diaphoresis. 
A) shivering. 
B) hyperthermia. 
C) metabolic acidosis. 
D) diaphoresis.

Question 14

List four items that are charted for moist heat applications.
a.______________
b.______________
c.______________
d.______________

Accepted Answer

a.Location and appearance of s

Question 15

Application of heat for short intervals produces which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Generalized vasodilation. 
B) Enhanced inflammatory response. 
C) Decrease in leukocyte mobility. 
D) Local vasoconstriction. 
A) Generalized vasodilation. 
B) Enhanced inflammatory response. 
C) Decrease in leukocyte mobility. 
D) Local vasoconstriction.

Question 16

Most local heat and cold therapies are applied for

Accepted Answer

A) 5 minutes. 
B) 20 minutes. 
C) 1 hour. 
D) 2 hours. 
A) 5 minutes. 
B) 20 minutes. 
C) 1 hour. 
D) 2 hours.

Question 17

The treatment of choice for an acute musculoskeletal injury is

Accepted Answer

A) intermittent cold therapy. 
B) moist heat therapy. 
C) continuous dry therapy. 
D) continuous cold therapy. 
A) intermittent cold therapy. 
B) moist heat therapy. 
C) continuous dry therapy. 
D) continuous cold therapy.

Question 18

An infant warmer is used in the newborn nursery to ensure maintenance of adequate body temperature.The major safety factor involved with the use of the warmer is to

Accepted Answer

A) Ensure warmer is on manual control. 
B) Tape thermometer skin probe in place. 
C) Inspect skin under temperature probe at routine intervals. 
D) Adjust temperature of warmer each day to ensure it is set at 102°F. 
A) Ensure warmer is on manual control. 
B) Tape thermometer skin probe in place. 
C) Inspect skin under temperature probe at routine intervals. 
D) Adjust temperature of warmer each day to ensure it is set at 102°F.

Question 19

During an assessment,you find the client's hand has become waxy white,mottled,and blistered during local ice therapy.Your nursing response is to

Accepted Answer

A) Massage the skin to bring blood to the area. 
B) Apply dry heat to the area. 
C) Place a towel between the body area and the ice pack. 
D) Place the part in moving water at 40°C for approximately 30 minutes. 
A) Massage the skin to bring blood to the area. 
B) Apply dry heat to the area. 
C) Place a towel between the body area and the ice pack. 
D) Place the part in moving water at 40°C for approximately 30 minutes.

Question 20

For proper functioning of the aquathermic pad,which one of the following actions must be carried out?

Accepted Answer

A) The reservoir container must be full at all times. 
B) The reservoir container must be kept below pad level for adequate water circulation. 
C) The pad is covered with a bath blanket to maintain heat to a specified body area. 
D) The pad is placed on an extremity with Kerlix gauze or tape to secure in place. 
A) The reservoir container must be full at all times. 
B) The reservoir container must be kept below pad level for adequate water circulation. 
C) The pad is covered with a bath blanket to maintain heat to a specified body area. 
D) The pad is placed on an extremity with Kerlix gauze or tape to secure in place.

Exam 24: Heat and Cold Therapies

Which of the following therapies utilizes the principles of conduction?

What is the initial action if a prepackaged cold pack is punctured when coming into contact with the client's skin?

Tepid sponging reduces heat by the process of

Heat conservation is accomplished by

Which of the following would be an indication for local heat therapy?

Should the client develop mottling or blistering during a local heat application the nurse should

The body's thermostat is located in which part of the brain?

List three factors that contribute to body heat production. a.______________ b.______________ c.______________

The most effective mechanism for heat loss is

The benefits of local heat and cold therapies last only as long as the therapy is applied.

Which of the following is true regarding fever and hyperthermia?

Active external rewarming of the hypothermic client may result in

List four items that are charted for moist heat applications. a.______________ b.______________ c.______________ d.______________

Application of heat for short intervals produces which of the following effects?

Most local heat and cold therapies are applied for

The treatment of choice for an acute musculoskeletal injury is

An infant warmer is used in the newborn nursery to ensure maintenance of adequate body temperature.The major safety factor involved with the use of the warmer is to

During an assessment,you find the client's hand has become waxy white,mottled,and blistered during local ice therapy.Your nursing response is to

For proper functioning of the aquathermic pad,which one of the following actions must be carried out?

Professional Nursing

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Managing Client Care: Documentation and Delegation

Communication and Nurse-Client Relationship

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Client Education and Discharge Planning

Safe Client Environment and Restraints

Bathing, Bedmaking, and Maintaining Skin Integrity

Personal Hygiene

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Body Mechanics and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness Bioterrorism

Pain Management

Alternative Therapies and Stress Management

Medication Administration

Nutritional Management and Ng Intubation

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Wound Care and Dressings

Perioperative Care

Orthopedic Interventions

Intravenous Therapy

Central Vascular Access

Respiratory Care

Circulatory Maintenance

Neurological Management - New

Advanced Nursing Skills

End of Life Care

Filters

List three factors that contribute to body heat production. a. b. c.__

List four items that are charted for moist heat applications. a. b. c. d.